We were assigned by Martha, a guide, to pull invasive plants called Privet out of Chattanooga's native plant environment.
Later, our camp took a tour of the establishment, viewing animals like Red Wolves, Owls, and Cranes.
Our second stop was called Greenspace.
We helped to build a rectangular base on wheels to put a frame on display, and we learned about natural energy sources.
Our theme today was Biodiversity, and these two stops enriched our knowledge on this subject.
These points conclude camp Tikkun Olam's Thursday field trip!
(Notes by Jessica Kodsi, Rachel Lowe, and Hailey McKenzie)
Interviews:
Reflection riding interview:
Q: When was Reflection riding established. A: 1950 but the nature conservation center was not started until 1980. Q. What is this center for. We are a place to enjoy nature we have summer camps, nature trails, and we do some nature as conservation as well.
Green spaces interview:
Q: When was Greenspaces established. A:2007. Q: Why was Greenspaces established. A:To advance the sustainability of living, working, and building in Chattanooga. Q: What do you do at Greenspaces. A: I am the Executive Director. I lead the programming and staff. Q: What do you enjoy about working at Greenspaces. A: I get to help improve the quality of people's lives and the quality of the environment. - Interviews By Benjamin.